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II
Revision History
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III
Copyright
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the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
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IV
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
V
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
System Utilities 29
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Express Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Removing the Bluetooth board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Removing the Thermal/Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Replacing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Replacing the Thermal/Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Replacing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Replacing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Troubleshooting 115
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
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Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Touch Pad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Core POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Jumper and Connector Locations 143
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 147
Aspire 4530/4230 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Aspire 4530/4230 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Model Definition and Configuration 158
Aspire 4530/4230 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Test Compatible Components 183
MicrosoftWindowsVista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Online Support Information 187
Index 189
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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computers many feature:
Operating System
WindowsVista
Platform
AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor*
AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor*
Mobile AMD Sempron processor*
NVIDIAnForceMCP77MH
Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
System Memory
Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800
NVIDIAGeForce9100M G
Storage subsystem
2.5" hard disk drive
Optical drive options:
DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
5-in-1 card reader
Audio
Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
High-definition audio support
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
Chapter 1
2 Chapter 1
Communication
Acer Video Conference, featuring:
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
WLAN: Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
WPAN: Bluetooth2.0+EDR
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy Control
Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
Dimensions
339 (W) x 243 (D) x 29/39 (H) mm (13.35 x 9.57 x 1.14/1.54 inches)
2.40 kg (5.29 lbs.)
Power Subsystem
ACPI 3.0
48.8W 4400 mAh
3-pin 65 W AC adapter
Energy Star 4.0
Special Keys and Controls
88-/89-/93-key keyboard
Touch Pad pointing device
I/O Ports
ExpressCard/54 slot
5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
3 USB 2.0 ports
External display (VGA) port
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ -45) port
Modem (RJ -11) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Chapter 1 3
Environment
Temperature:
Operating: 5 C to 35 C
Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C
Humidity (non-condensing):
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
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System Block Diagram
1
4
.
3
1
8
M
H
z
X3
USB 6 USB 3 USB 10
X1 X1 X1
Realtek
RTS5158E
PCI-E
X1 X1
Mini PCI-E
Card
(Wireless LAN) (NEW CARD)
Express
Card
( 10/ 100/ GagaLAN)
LAN
BRODCOM RJ45
BCM8764M
USB2.0 Ports Bluetooth PC-cam
USB 0,1,7
SATA1
SATA - HDD
Card Reader
Keyboard
LAYER 4 : IN2
PCB STACK UP
LAYER 5 : VCC
LAYER 1 : TOP
LAYER 6 : BOT
LAYER 2 : GND
USB2.0
KBC
(WPCE775C)
LPC
Azalia
ODD(SATA)
LAYER 3 : IN1
DDRII-SODIMM2
CPU THERMAL
SENSOR
NORTH BRIDGE &
SOUTH BRIDGE
DDRII 667/800 MHz
DDRII-SODIMM1
SATA0
MDC 1.5
638P (uPGA)/35W
27mm X 27mm,
836pin BGA
HT3
LINK
SYSTEM CHARGER
(ISL6251A)
NB_CORE +1.1V
(RT8202)
S1G2Processor
AMD Griffin
DDR II SMDDR_VTERM
1.8VSUS(TPS51116REGR)
MCP77M
Sabie
Lion
SPI ROM Touch Pad
CPU Fan
PCIE4 PCIE3
Speaker
Audio
Amplifier
SPIDF/Phone
Jack
Line in MIC Jack
Int MIC
Azal i a Audi oControl l er
Real Tek ALC268
LVDS
CRT
CPU CORE / VDDNB
(ISL6265A)
LVDS
CRT
SYSTEM POWER
(ISL6237)
DDRII 667/800 MHz
USB 8 USB 5
+1.1V_NB
(RT8202)
Fingerprint
( 7 i n 1)
RJ11
USB 2
X1
X1
PCIE2
X1 X1
Chapter 1 5
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
6 Easy-launch
buttons
Buttons for launching frequently used program.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
6 Chapter 1
Closed Front View
9 Click buttons
(left, center* and
right)
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons. *The center button
serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint
reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way
control function.
10 Touch Pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.
11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
No. Icon Item Description
1 5-in-1 card
reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Only one card can operate at any given
time.
2 Unlimited volume
control wheel
Adjust the volume of the audio-out.
3 Latch Locks and releases the lid
No. Icon Item Description
Chapter 1 7
Left View
No. Icon Item Description
1 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
2 Ethernet (RJ -45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.
3 Modem (RJ -11)
port
Connects to a phone line.
4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
5 Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with S/PDIF
support
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g. speakers, headphones).
Microphone-in
jack
Accepts input from external microphones.
Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD
player, stereo walkman).
6 ExpressCard/54
slot
Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
8 Chapter 1
Right View
Rear View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 Emergency eject
hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the
emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive
tray when the computer is off.
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
7 Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.
No. Icon Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
Chapter 1 9
Bottom View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
screws).
4 Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Battery release
latch
Releases the battery for removal.
10 Chapter 1
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the
computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Icon Function Description
Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Icon Function Description
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility
Wireless communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates
the status of wireless LAN communication.
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates
the status of Bluetooth communication.
Chapter 1 11
Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
Move your finger across the Touch Pad (2) to move the cursor.
Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the Touch Pad to perform selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left button.
Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down
and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the
right scroll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: When using the Touch Pad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The Touch Pad is sensitive to
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not
increase the Touch Pads responsiveness.
Function Left Button (1) Right Button (3) Main Touch Pad (2)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use
finger on the Touch Pad to
drag the cursor.
Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button); rest your finger on
the Touch Pad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access
context menu
Click once.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function
and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
Lock key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock <Fn> +
<F12>
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
applications.
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Number keys on
embedded keypad
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-
control keys.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
Chapter 1 13
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
functions:
< >:Open or close the Start menu
< >+ <D>: Display the desktop
< >+ <E>: Open Windows Explore
< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
< >+ <R>: Open the Run dialog box
< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< >+ <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
< >+ <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< >+ <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
< >+ <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
<CTRL> + < >+ <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
<CTRL> + < >+ <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
as described.
Application
key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application's context menu.
14 Chapter 1
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn>+<F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn>+<F2> Acer eSettings
Management
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
<Fn>+<F3> Acer ePower
Management
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
<Fn>+<F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn>+<F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
<Fn>+<F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save
power. Press any key to return.
<Fn>+<F7> Touch Pad toggle Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off.
<Fn>+<F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn>+< > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn>+< > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn>+<F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn>+<F2> Acer eSettings
Management
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
Chapter 1 15
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold <Alt Gr>and then press the <5>key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
16 Chapter 1
Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose
fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness
of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against
unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy
music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast
application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to
three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents
using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of
protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple
swipe of your finger!
For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Chapter 1 17
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is simple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
recommended value.
18 Chapter 1
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
CPU Fan True Value Table
BIOS
Cache
Item Specification
CPU type AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series - Turion / Sempron);
HT3 (1.2~2.6GT/s) (Bandwidth: 9.6GB/S to 20.8GB/s)
1.8GHz ~2.3GHz CPU
Integrated 64bit or 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller
One HyperTransport link to I/O devices
One link, 16 bits in each direction, supporting speeds up to
800MHz (1.2GT/s) or 2.6Gigabytes/s in each direction
L2 Cache 256Kb, 512Kb, or 1Mbytes
The processor bus interfacesHyperTransport 3 technology link
and DDR2 memoryare both source-synchronous
Supports up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMMs
128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333MHz
Core logic nVidia MCP77MH (North Bridge +South Bridge)
CPU package 638-Pin Lidless Micro PGA package (35mm x 35mm)
CPU core voltage VCC_CORE0(based on CPU)
VCC_CORE1(based on CPU)
CPU)VDDNB(based on CPU)
VLDT 1.2V_HT
VDD i/O 1.8VSUS
CPU Memory Interface SMDDR_VTEM(0.9V)
DTS (degree C) Active Fan Speed (rpm)
56-64 2900
65-74 3300
75-84 3700
>85 4000
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version V1.3333
BIOS ROM type W25X80VSSIG
BIOS ROM size 1Mbyte (8Mbit)
BIOS package 8-pin SOIC
Supported protocols SPI
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Item Specification
Cache controller Non
Cache size 256Kb, 512kb, or 1Mbytes
Chapter 1 19
System Memory
Memory Combinations
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.
Item Specification
Memory controller Integrated with MCP77MH chipset
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4GB for 64bit OS (with two 2 GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin DDR2-533/667 soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
they match the above specifications.
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
20 Chapter 1
LAN Interface
Bluetooth Interface
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764M / BCM5787M
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN connector type RJ 45
LAN connector location Left side
Features PCIE v1.1 compliant
Support Wake-On-Lan
Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size
Serial flash memory support
SMBus interface supporting Alert Standard Format (ASF) v2.0
Hot plug support
PCI Express CLKREQ support
Energy Detect/Cable Sense
Unbuffered serial flash memory support
Integrated serial debug interface to ease system-level
debugging
Item Specification
Chipset Broadcom BCN2045NMD
Internal Mini USB I/F solution with antenna
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
8 wires connector for system
Data throughput Support 3Mbps enhanced data rate
Protocol 802.15.1
Interface Universal Serial Bus(USB)
Connector type SMT-S-F-0.8mm(SM08B-SURS-TF(CF) J ST
Item Specification
Chipset Atheros AR2425
Data throughput 802.11b : 11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2, and
1Mbps
802.11g : 54 Mbps with fall back rates of 48, 36, 24,
18, 1, 9, and 6Mbps
Protocol 802.11a/b/g
Interface PCI-Express bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)
Item Specifications
Vendor &
Model
Name
Hitachi
5K250-250
5K250-160
5K250-120
Segate
ST9160827AS
ST9120817AS
Toshiba
MK2546GSX
MK1646GSX
MK1246GSX
WD
WD2500BEVS
WD1200BEVS
WD
WD3200BEVT
WD1600BEVT
Capacity
(MB)
250, 160, 120 160, 120 250, 160,
120
250, 120 320,160
Bytes per
sector
512 512 512 512 512
Data heads 4, 3, 2 3, 2 4, 3, 2 4, 2 4, 2
Chapter 1 21
Combo Drive Module
Drive Format
Disks 2, 2, 1 2, 1 2, 2, 1 2, 1 2, 1
Spindle
speed
(RPM)
5400 5400 5400 5400 5400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB
Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA
Internal
transfer
rate (Mbits/
sec, max)
643 ~665 778 370 ~730
typical
850 Mbits/s
maximum
850 Mbits/s
maximum
I/O data
transfer
rate
(Mbytes/
sec max)
1.5 / 3.0 300 300 150 maximum 300 maximum
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 5V 5% 5V 5% 5V 5% 5V 5% 5V 5%
Item Specification
Manufacturer
and Model
Toshiba TS-L463A Sony DL 24X CRX890S
Type Drawer loading Drawer loading
Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA
Data Transfer
Mode
Gen1i 1.33 Gbits / sec Ultra DMA mode5
Multi-word DMA mode 2
PIO mode 4
Buffer Memory
Size
2 MB 2 MB
Maximum Write
Speed
CD-Recordable 3,600 KB/sec
CD-Rewritable (Include 32X Ultra Speed
Plus) 3,600 KB/sec
DVD: 8X (10.56 Mbytes/sec)
CD: 24X (3,600 Kbytes/sec)
Item Specifications
22 Chapter 1
Super Multi Drive
Maximum Read
Speed
CD-DA (Audio Play) CAV 10X
CD-DA (DAE) CAV 24X
Mixed CD:
Audio CAV 24X (DAE), CAV 10X
(Audio Play)
Data CAV 24X
Video-CD CAV 16X
DVD-Video Play CAV 4X (SINGLE,
DUAL)
DVDR Read CAV 8X
DVDRW Read CAV 6X
DVDR DL Read CAV 6X
TOC Read CLV 4X (CD), CAV 4X (DVD)
Idle (pause) CAV 10X (CD), CAV 4X (DVD)
Unbalanced:
~0.3gcm CAV 24X (CD), CAV 8X
(DVD)
0.3 ~0.75gcm CAV 10X (CD), CAV
4X (DVD)
Over 0.75gcm CAV 10X (CD), CAV
4X (DVD)
CD
CD-ROM
CD-R 5,000 rpm (10.8X ~24.8X CAV)
CD-RW 4,200 rpm (9.1X ~21.1X CAV)
CD-DA (DAE) 3,000 rpm (6.9X ~15.9X CAV)
Video CD (Copy) 2,150 rpm (4.7X ~10.7X CAV)
CD-DA (Playback) 2,150 rpm (4.7X ~10.7X CAV)
Video CD (Playback) 2,150 rpm (4.7X ~10.7X CAV)
DVD
DVD-5 (Single Layer): 4,800 rpm (3.5X~8.3X CAV)
DVD-R 3,600 rpm (2.6X ~6.2X CAV)
DVD+R 2,400 rpm (1.7X ~4.2X CAV)
DVD-9 (Dual Layer) 4,000 rpm (2.6X ~6.2X CAV)
DVD+R DL 2,600 rpm (1.7X ~4.2X CAV)
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW 3,600 rpm (2.6X ~6.2X CAV)
DVD+RW 2,400 rpm (1.7X ~4.2X CAV)
DVD-5 (with CSS) 2,400 rpm (1.7X ~4.2X CAV)
DVD-9 (with CSS) 2,600 rpm (1.7X ~4.2X CAV)
DVD-RAM 2,900 rpm (1.7X ~4.0X CAV)
Formats
Supported
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD
& CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) -
Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) -
Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2,
Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio
& Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
CD-R (Orange Book Part II)
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part III
Volume1 & Volume2)
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
US & US+RW
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General &
Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0)
DVD-RW, DVD+RW
DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL
Support CPRM (read)
Support VCPS (read)
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2
Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge,
Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD,
Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-
Text, UDF CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-DA, CD-
ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text
DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid) UDF
DVD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-R 3.95 GB,
DVD-R Authoring, DVD-R Multi-Border DVD-
RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R Multi-
Session, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM V1.0, DVDRAM
V2.1.
Power Supply +5V +5V
Voltage
Allowance
5% (operating)
-8% (startup)
Ripple 100 mVp-p Max, 1 KHz~10 MHz
Item Specification
Manufacturer and
Model
Toshiba DL 8X TS-L633A Hitachi GSA-T50N
Item Specification
Chapter 1 23
Type Drawer type Drawer type
Interface SATA SATA
Data Transfer Modes PIO Mode4
DMA Multiword Mode2
ULTRA DMA Mode2
ATA PIO Mode 0-4
ATA Multi Word DMA Modes 0-2
ATA Ultra DMA Mode 0-6
Default ATA Ultra DMA Modes 6
Buffer Memory Size 2 MB
Maximum Write
Speed
CD-R Max. 24X (3,600 KB/sec)
DVD+RW Max 8X (10,800 KB/sec)
CD-R Max. 24X (2,400 KB/sec)
DVD+R Max 8X (11,080 KB/sec)
Maximum Read
Speed
CD 3,600 KB/sec
DVD 10,800 KB/sec
CD 3,600 KB/sec
DVD 11,080 KB/sec
Format Compatibility CD
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard
Audio CD & CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2)
- Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) -
Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1
& 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) -
Audio & Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1
Video
CD-R (Orange Book Part U)
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book
Part IV Volume1 & Volume2)
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid
type
US & US+RW
DVD
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General
& Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0)
DVD+RW
DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)
DVDR Dual
DVD-RAM
CD
CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc
CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc
CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD
Multi-Session, Video CD
CD-Audio Disc
Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and
audio)
CD-Extra
CD-Text
CD-R (Conforming to Orange Book
Part 2: read & write)
CD-RW (Conforming to Orange Book
Part 3: read & write)
DVD
DVD-ROM:
4.7GB (Single Layer)
8.5GB (Dual Layer)
DVD-R:
3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only)
4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring:
read only)
4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 for General: read
& write)
(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 3.0)
DVD-RW:
4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0,
3.0)
DVD-RAM:
2.6GB/side (Ver. 1.0: read only)
1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver.
2.2)
DVD+R:
4.7GB (Ver. 1.3)
(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 1.1)
DVD+RW:
4.7GB (Vol.1 Ver.1.3)
Item Specification
24 Chapter 1
Audio Interface
Video Memory
USB Interface
Power Supply DC +5V / 1.3A DC +5V
Voltage Allowance DC +5V
(5% (Operating), DC +5V(8% (Start
Up))
5% Ripple
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC268/ALC888S-VC Azadia Codec
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 2.1
Compatibility Headphone-out with S/PDIF, Line-In and Microphone-
In
2 stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format,one
for mono microphone, one legacy mixer recording
Sampling rate All DACs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz
sample rate
All ADCs supports 16/20/24-btt, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz
sample rate
One independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/
20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate
Internal Microphone Analog Microphone
Internal Speaker/Quantity Two Med-High Speakers (2W/4 ohm)
Item Specification
Chipset Integrated with MCP77MH chipset
Memory size 64 - 256 MB
Item Specification
Chipset Integrated with MCP77MH chipset
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI Dual USB 2.0 EHCI and USB 1.1
Number of USB port 3
Location Two on the left side/one on the right side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
Item Specification
Chapter 1 25
System Board Major Chips
Keyboard
Battery
Item Controller
Core logic AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series-Turion/Sempron)
VGA Integrated with MCP77MH chipset
LAN Broadcom BCM5764M / BCM5787M
USB 2.0 Integrated with MCP77MH chipset
Super I/O controller N/A
MODEM Lite-on T60M955.04(AD60M955002)
Bluetooth Broadcom BCN2045NMD
Wireless 802.11 b+g Atheros AR2425
5 in 1 Card Reader Integrated with MCP77MH chipset
Audio Codec Realtek ALC268/ALC888S-VC Azadia Codec
Item Specification
Keyboard controller Winbond WPC775LDG
Total number of keypads 88-key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously
Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
Item Specification
Vendor & model name SANYO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell
SONY AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell
PANASONIC AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell
SIMPLO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type
SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type
PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type
SIMPLO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type
Number of battery cell 6
Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
Normal voltage 11.1V
Charge voltage 12.6V
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LCD 14.1
LCD Inverter
Item Specification
Vendor/model name LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4,
Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01
Screen Diagonal 14.1 inches
Active Area (mm) 303.36 H) x 189.6 (V)
Display Area 353.45 (H) x 198.72(V)
Display resolution (pixels) WXGA (1280 x 800 Pixels)
Pixel Pitch 0.2370 (H) x 0.2370 (V) (TYP.)
Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Normally white
Typical White Luminance (cd/m
2
)
also called Brightness
200 cd/m2 (Typ.)
170 cd/m2 (Min.)
Luminance Uniformity 1.3 max (5 point)
Contrast Ratio 500:1(Typ.), 300:1(Min.)
Response Time (Optical Rise
Time/Fall Time) msec
16 msec (Typ.), 25msec(Max.)
Normal Input Voltage +3.3V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 331mA x 3.3V =1.09 W (Typ.)
Weight (with inverter) 400g (Typ.)
420g (Max.)
Physical Size (mm) Horizontal (H): 320 (W)
Vertical (V): 206 (H)
Depth (D): 5.5 (T)
Electrical Interface R/G/B Data, 3 Sync, signals Clock(4pairs LVDS)
Support Color 262,144 colors
Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal Right/Left : 45/45 degree
Vertical Upper/Lower : 20/35 degree
Temperature Range (C) Storage: -20 ~60 C
Operating: 0 ~50 C
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Foxconn/T18l095.00, Delta/DAC-08N035, SUMIDA/TWS-
449-308, TDK/TBD485NR
Brightness conditions PWM (10Level)
Input voltage (V) 8V~20V
Input current (mA) 7.5W (395 mA ~938 mA)
Output voltage (V, rms) 612 Vrms ~945 Vrms
Output current (mA, rms) 2.3 mArms ~6.5 mArms
Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 52 KHz ~64 KHz
Chapter 1 27
AC Adapter
System Power Management
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Adapter DELTA 65W / SADP-65KB DFA LF level 4
Adapter Lite-ON 65W / PA-1650-02AC LF level 4
Adapter HIPRO 65W / HP-OK065B13 LED LF level 4
Input rating 90V ~240V
Maximum input AC current 1.5A ~1.6A
Inrush current 220A
Efficiency >85%
ACPI mode Power Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off
completely
Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power
managed in this state
Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down
VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode
Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system
states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole
system
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Chapter 2 29
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computers BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when Press <F2>to enter Setup message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).
Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled. If you want to change
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to enabled.
Press <F12>during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.
To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.
To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.
Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information is subject to different models.
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Information
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter Description
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.
IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system.
System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software
construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of
the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit
CPU Type: AMD Turion (tm) X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-70
CPU Speed: 2000 MHz
IDE1 Model Name: Hitachi HTS542525K9SA00 -(PM)
IDE1 Serial Number: 071110BB0F00WDGS1K4C
ATAPI Model Name: Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S -(PS)
System BIOS Version: V0.19T1
VGA BIOS Version: V010.080.000.000.027965
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID: 80EA3E0EF1F5DC11929D001E68355A41
F1 Help
Hammer Configuration
Integrated Devices
PnP Configuration
IDE Configuration
iGPU - Chipset
LCD Panel type: [EDID compliant]
F1 Help
XP Home, Windows
XP Pro environment.
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 4530/4230 series
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Appendix B
184 Appendix B
Microsoft
Windows